amity

The definition of amity refers to the bond between two people or countries that get along well.

(noun)

The cordial relationship between the United States and Canada is an example of amity.

See amity in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun pl. amities

friendly, peaceful relations, as between nations; friendship

Origin: ME amite < OFr amistie < VL *amicitas < L amicus, friend < amare, to love

See amity in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. am·i·ties

Peaceful relations, as between nations; friendship.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English amite

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , from Vulgar Latin *amīcitās

Origin: , from Latin amīcus, friend

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